AsemconnectVietnam - On Friday, domestic pepper prices in Vietnam's Central Highlands remained unchanged at VND67,500 to VND70,500 per kg compared to Yesterday, according to Kinhtedothi.vn.

In Ba Ria-Vung Tau province, the maximum price for pepper stayed at VND70,500 per kg, while in Gia Lai province, the lowest price at VND67,500 per kg. Farmers in Binh Phuoc sold pepper for VND70,000 per kilogram, in Dong Nai province for VND68,500 per kilogram, and in Dak Lak and Dak Nong provinces for VND69,000 per kilogram.
According to The Vietnam Pepper and Spice Association, in 9 months, Vietnam exported 204,385 tonnes of pepper of all kinds, of which black pepper reached 183,475 tonnes and white pepper reached 20,910 tonnes. Total export turnover reached 678.1 million USD, in which black pepper reached 578.2 million USD, and white pepper reached 99.9 million USD.
Compared to the same period in 2022, export volume increased by 15.3%, equivalent to 27,164 tonnes, however export turnover decreased by 13.4%, equivalent to a decrease of 104.5 million USD. The average export price of black pepper in the first 9 months of 2023 reached 3,539 USD/tonne, in which white pepper reached 5,068 USD/tonne, down 15.3% and 14.2% respectively over the same period in 2022.
Following are domestic pepper prices on October 13, 2023, in the main pepper growing and consumption regions:

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Source: Vitic/Kinhtedothi